Sri Lankan Marine Biologist Dr. Asha de Vos UN Honour: Trailblazing Journey from Doubt to Global Recognition in Ocean Science
In a proud moment for Sri Lanka that is inspiring the nation and beyond, Sri Lankan marine biologist Dr. Asha de Vos has been honoured on the world stage. Her portrait and powerful message were featured at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in March 2026, as part of the campaign for International […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Crisis 2026: 4-Day Work Week, Price Hikes and Rising Food Costs Hit Hard
Sri Lanka fuel crisis 2026 has escalated rapidly in March as Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supplies and domestic demand surges. The government has introduced tough measures including an 8% fuel price hike and a four-day work week to protect limited reserves, while assuring no immediate power cuts. Families are already feeling the impact […]
Sri Lanka Reintroduces QR-Based National Fuel Pass: Managing Supply Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Demand
Sri Lanka has reactivated its QR-based National Fuel Pass system starting at 6:00 a.m. on March 15, 2026. The move comes as supply chains face pressure from ongoing conflict in the Middle East and unusually high domestic demand is straining limited fuel reserves. The system aims to ensure fair distribution, prevent illegal hoarding and black-market […]
Why Was Sri Lanka’s CEB Split Into Six Companies? The Major Power Sector Reform Explained
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has officially been split into six new state-owned companies, marking the biggest structural reform in the country’s power sector in decades. At midnight on March 8, 2026, the institution that had controlled Sri Lanka’s electricity supply for 56 years was formally dissolved through an extraordinary gazette. Established under the […]
Global Gas Prices Explode Amid Middle East Conflict – Sri Lanka’s LPG Costs Spike in March 2026
Global gas and LNG markets have been thrown into turmoil by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with benchmark prices surging to multi-year highs in the first two weeks of March 2026. Disruptions to Qatar’s LNG production the world’s second-largest exporter combined with restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz (which handles roughly 20% of […]
How Knitting, Sewing, Crocheting, and Gardening May Add Years to Life?
A viral post in early 2026 highlighted a long-running University of Helsinki study suggesting that women who regularly engage in traditional “grandma hobbies” such as knitting, sewing, crocheting, and gardening tend to live up to eight years longer on average. The claim quickly spread across social media, resonating with millions who see these simple, repetitive […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Surge Again in March 2026 – Middle East Conflict Drives Fresh Hike
Sri Lanka Fuel Prices Surge | The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced another round of fuel price increases, effective from midnight on March 9, 2026, citing rising global crude oil costs triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. This revision comes just days after the government assured the public of adequate fuel stocks […]
Sugar Consumption in Sri Lanka 2026: High Intake Levels, Health Concerns, and the Need for Awareness
Sugar consumption is deeply embedded in Sri Lankan daily life. From the morning cup of tea with several teaspoons of sugar to traditional sweets during festivals and snacks for children, most families consume sugar regularly. Recent data shows that the average Sri Lankan consumes about 34 kilograms of sugar per year, which is more than […]
Is Sri Lanka Ready for the Next Global Economic Shock?
Sri Lanka has built meaningful buffers to handle external pressures, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe. In a Bloomberg interview on 7 March 2026, the Governor explained that the country is now in a stronger position than in recent years to absorb global uncertainties. With inflation at a comfortable 1.6% and foreign […]
One Day the Chair Will Be Empty: A Gentle Reminder for Every Sri Lankan Family
In Sri Lankan homes, parents are not just family, they are the quiet foundation of everything we become. They carried us when we could not walk, stayed awake through our fevers, and sacrificed without complaint so we could have better lives. As they cross the age of 67, a new and tender chapter begins one […]